These educational videos have been produced by the Paediatric Surgical Nurse Specialists at Southampton Children's Hospital to provide a summary of gastrostomy care. These videos are provided as guidance only and the techniques contained within them should only be performed by healthcare professionals or parents who have completed the relevant training and competency documents. 

These videos have been produced without ratification via the regional surgical group to enable them to be made available as quickly as possible. The information within may differ from local policy and they should therefore be used for information only and do not over-rule any existing local Trust policies within the PIER Network. By accessing these videos, you are agreeing that you have read and accept the above statements. 

Button Gastrostomy

Equipment Required to Care for a Button
A Gastrostomy Button Explained
Attaching the Extension Set
Cleaning a Button
Changing Water in a Button
Changing a Button Gastrostomy
Using EnPlugs
Interview with a Teenager with a Button

Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)

Equipment Needed to Care for a PEG
Cleaning a PEG
Venting a PEG
Advancing a PEG
Changing the End of a PEG
Interview with a Parent of a Child with a PEG